Tag: Disney
Writer-Producer Jeff Kinney Gives Us the Scoop on ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’
Fans of Jeff Kinney’s hugely popular book and movie series Diary of a Wimpy Kid get an early holiday gift this Friday (Dec. 3)...
People on the Move: Arnold Replaces Iger at Disney, Unity Completes Weta Buy, Saperstein Dissolves Yeti Farm Partnership & More
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced that it has elected Susan E. Arnold as Chairman of the Board, effective December 31. Arnold,...
A Brave Voice against Oppression: Mary Apick’s ‘The Cat’ Makes Online Premiere
***This article originally appeared in the January '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 316)**
As a young girl growing up in pre-Islamic Revolution Iran, acclaimed...
Global TV & Streaming News Bytes
Cyber Group Studios has secured a raft of deals with leading international broadcasters and platforms for its hit animated series, on the heels of...
‘Encanto’ Tops Thanksgiving Box Office Charts at Home
Disney's 60th animated feature, Encanto, has planted a flag on top of the Thanksgiving weekend box-office charts in North America, following in the Turkey Day...
Director Hugo de Faucompret Discusses His Award-Winning Short ‘Mum Is Pouring Rain’
Hugo de Faucompret’s animated short Mum Is Pouring Rain (Maman Pleut des Cordes) centers on a young girl whose mother is battling depression. When...
‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Crashes onto Disney+ on December 15
Ron’s Gone Wrong from 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation – and Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes – starts streaming on Disney+ just in time...
Voice Actor & Former ASIFA President Will Ryan Dies Age 72
Emmy-nominated voice actor, singer-songwriter and author Will Ryan, known for playing Willie the Giant and Peg-Leg Pete in numerous Disney animation projects as well...
Animated Musings: Some Thoughts Zooming By
***This article originally appeared in the December '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 315)***
In recent years, I have helped develop two preschool shows that...
Hype Scores Epic MegaGrant for AI-Powered Series ‘Kaia’s Discoveries’
Award-winning Brazilian studio Hype Animation has received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games, which will be used to accelerate the production of the studio’s...
Disney TV Greenlights ‘Haily’s On It!’ Starring Auli’i Cravalho
Disney Branded Television has greenlit Hailey's On It!, an original animated comedy-adventure series created and executive produced by longtime writing and producing partners Devin...
ILM Expands StageCraft LED Virtual Production Reach to Vancouver
Visual effects and virtual production pioneer Industrial Light & Magic today announced plans to expand its StageCraft LED virtual production services to Vancouver, British...
Trailer: ‘Turning Red’ Introduces Heartthrob Boy Band 4*Town
Disney and Pixar have launched a new trailer and key art for Oscar-winning Bao short film director Domee Shi's feature animation debut, Turning Red....
Emily Kapnek’s Musical Toon ‘Rhona Who Lives by the River’ on Course for Disney+
Disney+ has put Emily Kapnek’s animated musical project Rhona Who Lives by the River into development. The Disney Branded Television series is produced by...
Autonomous Animator: How to Get Your Animation on Streaming Services
***This article originally appeared in the December '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 315)***
Streaming services continue to redefine how people view content. Long gone...
Coming Soon: Your Guide to 38 Animated Movies in 2022
Here is an early look at some of the promising animated releases that we hope to see in theaters and/or on the streamers next...
Disney+ Day Reveals: More Disney-Pixar Animation, Hybrids, Marvel & Lucasfilm Magic on the Way
In celebration of Disney+ Day, the second anniversary of the streaming platform, Disney+ not only premiered more than 25 new pieces of content, but...
First Look: World Animation and VFX Summit Awards Gala in Photos
The Eighth Edition of the World Animation and VFX Summit got off to a festive start Sunday night (Nov. 7) with a gorgeous gala honoring the...
Global Collab CGI Short ‘Mila’ Under Oscar Consideration
Ten years in the making and completed with the help of 350 volunteers across 35 countries, Mila, a powerful CG short about a young...
Cinesite at 30: Celebrating Three Decades of Iconic Images
***This article originally appeared in the December '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 315)***
Even if you are a casual observer of the animation and...
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